Dementia-Friendly Environment and Practice Audit - Care Homes

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  • Q1 | Unanswered

    Is there a dementia care strategy or framework guiding both environmental adaptations and care delivery?

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    Are all staff trained in dementia awareness and person-centred approaches to communication and support?

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    Are the home’s communal and private spaces adapted with dementia-friendly design features (e.g., contrast colours, clear signage, familiar objects)?

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    Are lighting levels, noise, and layout regularly reviewed to reduce confusion or distress for people with dementia?

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    Are corridors free of clutter and designed to support orientation and safe wandering?

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    Are memory aids (e.g., personalised door signs, activity boards, memory boxes) used to support recognition and routine?

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    Is the home environment stimulating without being overwhelming for residents with cognitive impairment?

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    Are care plans person-centred and include life history, preferred routines, and known triggers or comfort strategies?

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    Are staff trained to use validation, redirection, and non-verbal techniques in supporting residents with dementia?

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    Are activity programmes adapted for cognitive stimulation, reminiscence, and sensory engagement?

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    Are staff aware of how to respond appropriately to distressed behaviours without using sedation or restraint?

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    Is there access to outdoor or garden space that is enclosed, safe, and designed with dementia users in mind?

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    Are bedrooms personalised and familiar, supporting residents’ sense of identity and belonging?

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    Are residents encouraged and supported to maintain independence in ADLs (activities of daily living)?

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    Is there a consistent staffing approach to reduce anxiety and improve continuity for residents with dementia?

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    Are staff trained to detect signs of pain, illness, or unmet need that may present as behavioural changes?

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    Are noise levels (e.g., alarms, TVs, radios) managed to minimise overstimulation or confusion?

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  • Q18 | Unanswered

    Are dining experiences adapted with clear table settings, contrast plates, and support for pacing and choice?

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  • Q19 | Unanswered

    Is the use of antipsychotics monitored and reviewed in line with best practice and least-restrictive approaches?

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  • Q20 | Unanswered

    Are residents with dementia supported to engage with music, art, pets, or nature-based therapies?

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  • Q21 | Unanswered

    Are falls risk assessments adapted for residents with cognitive impairment?

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  • Q22 | Unanswered

    Are family members involved in developing care plans and routines for residents living with dementia?

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  • Q23 | Unanswered

    Are end-of-life care needs for residents with advanced dementia anticipated and addressed with dignity?

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  • Q24 | Unanswered

    Is the physical layout reviewed regularly for dementia accessibility (e.g., flooring contrast, exit visibility, handrails)?

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  • Q25 | Unanswered

    Is feedback from residents with dementia gathered using observational or sensory tools to understand experience?

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